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April 23, 2008
By Anonymous

i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.

So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.

i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.

The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.

i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.

i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.

© Anonymous

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on Jan. 1 2012 at 9:13 am
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paints a wonderful picture.
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Amazing. You are very talented.
Kim Ross said...
on Dec. 28 2011 at 9:00 am
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this is o.k. for a free verse. But I am confused on the title a mother has a womb not the father. All in all its alright.
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that was amazing
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That was absolutely beautiful. I wish I could have your talent!
Tremendous said...
on Dec. 24 2011 at 10:06 pm
didn't see that coming. eloquently written. bravo!
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Beautiful.!
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Really, your going to respond with that type of comment?!
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cant we all just get along
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I'm confused... How is this free verse?  I like the theme and the way that its written but it is rhyming and has a definite structure...
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I love the theme of your poem about an overprotected father that won't let his child go or grow up . I can relate to to this poem a lot because my dad is really overprotected as well.
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i like it.(:

 

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Really good poem!  I like your descriptions.  Keep writing!
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on Dec. 18 2011 at 9:51 pm
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Great poem! So provacative... I especially like the title.
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In a nutshell, an overprotective dad
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Great poem! Check out my page and read my poetry, if you like please comment and/ or rate. I would really appreciate it :)
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what a great poem keep up the good work!
ALR107 said...
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That is a great poem! Unique title...
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its nice but i dont get it. whats it about?
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Every time I read this, I fall in love with it again.! Great poem.!